God Images

			God Images

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Adult supplement

Author: Mary Ann Moore

Publisher: Mary Ann Moore

Pub. Date: 1986

Available From: Mary Ann Moore, 237 Mossman Rd., Sudbury, MA 01776. Phone (508) 443-3066

Theme and Description Encourages adults to explore their own processes of God imaging with reference to images of God in many religious traditions and in scientific models of reality. May be purchased separately from or as a supplement to the children's program (see God Images in Elementary section).

Goals for Participants

To consider some important universal religious questions
To share thoughts, feelings, personal stories, and dialogue regarding these questions
To learn more about the process of God imaging
To become aware of a variety of God images from Judaism, Christianity, and other world religions, and scientific models from modern science
To express feelings and concepts about God images in artistic and spiritual ways
To clarify their own images of God, express those ideas to others, and respond to others' ideas.

Age Range Adult

Size of Group 8 minimal, 12 ideal, 20 possible (with adequate space and co-leadership)

Space Requirements A room large enough to seat the whole group comfortably in a circle, form small groups, and do art projects

Number of Sessions 8 sessions recommended (can be adapted to 6 or 10 sessions)

Length of Sessions 2 112 hours. Can be adapted to 2-hour sessions if more background reading is done by participants between sessions (or by adding sessions).

Leader Training Leaders can be ministers or experienced laypeople. They must be skilled in group process and enthusiastic about and comfortable with the theological questions raised for discussion. Leaders should provide theological direction and encourage participants' engagement with the issues. If using the supplement to the children's program, leaders should read that guide thoroughly before starting the adult program; it contains the necessary background materials and stories.

Leader Preparation 3 to 4 hours per session, with a half-hour before and after each session for setting and cleaning up

Strengths

Gives complete instructions for leaders, with scripted sessions
Presents varied material on Eastern, Western, ancient, modern, feminist, Native American, and African traditions
Encourages participation through art, music, journal writing, ritual, and meditation activities
Includes time in each session for personal reflection and response
Accepts--even celebrates--a variety of theological viewpoints.

Limitations

May be difficult to complete sessions in the time allotted
Depends on having the children's curriculum available, if using the supplement.

Unitarian Universalist Values The program makes many connections with UU Principles and Sources.